Workers' Comp in Burnsville

What is workers’ comp chiropractic care?

Workers’ comp chiropractic care is a focused approach to evaluating, treating, and documenting the musculoskeletal injuries that happen on the job — the back, neck, shoulder, and joint problems that make up the vast majority of workplace claims. At our Burnsville clinic, Dr. Jeff Plaster combines drug-free, hands-on treatment with the thorough clinical documentation your workers’ compensation claim depends on, so you recover fully and your file stays complete.

Workers’ comp in Minnesota: what you need to know

Getting hurt at work is stressful enough without wondering who pays for your care. Here’s how Minnesota’s system works and how we help you through it.

Your care is covered — with no deductible or co-pay

Minnesota employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and that coverage must pay for reasonable and necessary medical treatment for a work-related injury. Chiropractic care is a covered benefit. Unlike health insurance, there’s no deductible and no co-pay for approved workers’ comp care — covered treatment is typically at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Early treatment is broadly covered

In the early phase of a Minnesota claim, injured workers have wide access to reasonable, necessary care for their injury — the first weeks and months of treatment are generally covered without the tighter treatment-plan limits that can apply later in a long claim. Establishing that care early, with clear documentation, is one of the best things you can do for both your recovery and your claim. (This is general information, not legal advice — an attorney can advise on your specific claim.)

Report first, then get evaluated

Minnesota law requires you to report a work injury to your employer promptly to stay eligible for benefits. Once you’ve reported it, get evaluated quickly — the sooner you’re seen, the clearer the injury picture and the stronger the clinical record. We document your injury independently and coordinate directly with your employer’s insurer or case manager.

Attorney and imaging referrals when you need them

If your claim is denied, disputed, or complicated, we can refer you to experienced local workers’ comp attorneys who protect injured workers’ rights — you’re never obligated to use anyone we suggest. And whenever your exam findings call for it, we arrange imaging referrals (MRI, advanced X-ray) and fold the results into your treatment and your claim file.

Bottom line: in Minnesota, work-injury care is covered by your employer’s workers’ comp insurer with no cost to you — and the sooner you’re evaluated and documented, the stronger both your recovery and your claim will be.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first appointment covers both your clinical care and the documentation your claim needs:

1. We listen — how the injury happened, your job demands, what makes it better or worse, and how it’s limiting your work.
2. We examine thoroughly — orthopedic, neurological, and functional testing to identify the injured structures and your current limitations, documented for your claim.
3. We explain what we found — in plain English, with a clear care plan, a realistic recovery timeline, and a summary of your functional restrictions your case manager can act on.
4. We begin care when appropriate — most patients receive their first treatment the same day, with home-care guidance to protect the injury between visits.

Who it helps

Workers’ comp care is appropriate for anyone injured on the job with a musculoskeletal injury, including:

• Low back lifting injuries — strains, sprains, and disc injuries from manual handling
• Neck and shoulder pain from overhead work or workstation posture
• Slip-and-fall injuries affecting the spine, hips, shoulders, and knees
• Repetitive-strain and overuse injuries of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder
• Sprains and strains from sudden movements or sustained physical labor

Why choose Eagle Trace Spine & Sport

Injured workers across Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Lakeville choose us because we handle both sides of recovery — hands-on treatment that gets you better and thorough documentation that protects your claim. Dr. Jeff Plaster provides detailed injury reports, functional assessments, return-to-work recommendations, and — when you need them — attorney and imaging referrals. You’re never left navigating the workers’ comp process alone.

Ready to get your work injury evaluated? Use the request form on this page and our office will reach out to get you scheduled, or contact us with any questions first.